A few weeks ago I was in Ballymote and decided to take a bit of a detour to Keash. As you are driving towards the village you can't help but notice the imposing Keshcorran Mountain with its 17 caves! It's no longer a mad scramble up to the caves followed by a roll down the... Continue Reading →
Sligo Skies and the Swagman
A bit of a random blog title but I was trying to think what to call it and was giving myself a headache! This morning started off with the ground covered in hailstones and ice, watching Jono and Lucy walk to the car was like watching the march of the penguins! I should have filmed... Continue Reading →
Mooching Around Mayo
Last week Lucy and I went over to Ballina for the afternoon. Lucy really wanted to go to the Penneys there which is a fantastic two-story shop and so much better than the Sligo one. As for me I don't 'do shopping' or when I do I complain about it so I dropped Lucy off... Continue Reading →
Cards and Calendars
I've been asked by a few people if I would do a Sligo calendar. I'm not sure how viable it is but I've bitten the bullet and have one in the process of being printed at the moment. It will sell at €10 and I can post it if the buyer covers the postage costs.... Continue Reading →
Early Bird at Cromleach Lodge
Cromleach Lodge 4* Country House Hotel & Ciúnas Spa, Sligo is situated in a scenic hillside, overlooking Lough Arrow. It is such a beautiful hotel and the location is second to none. We went along to check out the newly launched Early Bird Menu and we weren't disappointed. A word of warning....you will be very hungry looking at... Continue Reading →
Mullaghmore Heritage Walk
Yesterday I went along to explore Mullaghmore. Seatrails were holding a heritage walk so it was a brilliant opportunity for me to find out more about the area and to experience a Seatrails walk. I was in good company, along with award-winning travel writer Pól Ó Conghaile, Auriel from Seatrails, author and historian Joe McGowan... Continue Reading →